St. Pete Solar Tour Shines Light on Sun-Powered Living
December 7, 2017
Nearly 50 participants got an inside look at how local homeowners and businesses are using solar energy to save money and help tackle climate change.
Lake County Bans Summertime Fertilizer to Protect Its Namesake
December 5, 2017
In November, clean water activists, including Sierra Club members, won a long hard fought battle to protect a county with more than 1,000 lakes.
Sierra Club Supports a Brighter Future for Solar and Sustainable Affordable Housing
December 1, 2017
Sierra Club stands in support of St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman and Bright Community Trust's efforts to make affordable housing truly affordable and sustainable.
Environmental Groups Achieve Major Clean Water Settlement with Pilgrim's Pride, World’s Second Largest Chicken Producer
November 29, 2017
The Suwannee River got some much needed help from Environment Florida and Sierra Club's Suwannee St. John's Group.
Despite Trump, Broward Officials are Still In and Committed to Clean Renewable Energy
November 22, 2017
Sierra Club along with partners and volunteers held a press conference to send a message that Broward leaders are still committed to local climate action and a just and equitable clean renewable energy future.
Letter to Governor Scott: Deep Injection Wells within Lake Okeechobee Watershed are Contrary to Everglades Restoration
October 10, 2017
More than 70 organizations and businesses signed the letter.
Sierra Club Protests Zinke at Everglades National Park
October 9, 2017
South Floridians rallied at the Ernest Coe Visitors Center at Everglades National Park to send a strong message to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke about the urgent need to act on climate change.
After 150 Attend Meeting, Union County Says More Workshops Needed on Controversial Phosphate Mine Threatening Santa Fe River
September 28, 2017
Allowing mining in wetlands adjacent to the New River, which flows directly into the upper Santa Fe River, will be harmful to the downstream system.
Duke Energy to Spend Billions on Solar, EV Charging, Grid Modernization, and Smart Meters
September 28, 2017
Duke Energy Florida filed a settlement that includes a four-year investment of almost $6 billion into 700 megawatts of solar power and a 50 megawatt battery storage program.
Sierra Club Contends Federal Court's Sabal Trail Ruling Bars FERC Short Cut on Pipeline Approvals
September 26, 2017
The project would supply a massive new gas-burning power plant that FSC's affiliate, Florida Power & Light Company, wants to put into service in 2019.